The right Quilt

🏕 What’s the Right UnderQuilt for Your Hammock? A Simple Guide
​Let’s face it—nothing kills a peaceful hammock nap faster than a cold backside. If you’ve ever woken up in the woods wondering why your sleeping bag didn’t cut it, welcome to the wonderful world of underquilts.
But with so many options, how do you know which one’s right for your setup? That’s what we’re here for. Whether you’re rocking a gathered-end or bridge hammock, a summer lounger or winter warrior, we’ll help you figure it out—no jargon, no fluff, just cozy nights under the stars.

🤔 First Things First: What Is an UnderQuilt?An underquilt is basically a sleeping bag for the bottom of your hammock. It hangs underneath to insulate you from the cold air below—because once your body weight compresses your sleeping bag, it can’t trap heat.
Think of it like this: top quilt = blanket, underquilt = invisible butt heater.

🧵 Matching Your Hammock TypeDifferent hammocks = different fits. Let’s match you up:
➤ Gathered-End HammocksIf your hammock gathers at each end like a banana (Warbonnet Blackbird, ENO, Hennessey, etc.), you’re in the majority. These hammocks work best with full-length or torso-length underquilts that contour with the sag.
Top Picks:

• Jarbidge River UnderQuilt — Lightweight, 58" long, our best-selling 3-season synthetic quilt.
• New River UnderQuilt — Full-length warmth, built for cold-weather missions.

➤ Bridge HammocksBridge hammocks look more like a cot—flat and spread out with spreader bars. They need an underquilt shaped specifically for the design.
Top Pick:

• Ridge Creek XL — Made just for the Warbonnet RidgeRunner. No gaps, no cold spots, just bliss.

🌡️ Think About Temps (Not Just Your Dreams of Summer)Buying a quilt in July and expecting it to keep you warm in October? We’ve all been there.
Here’s the rule of thumb:

• If you mostly camp in spring to early fall, a 3-season quilt like the Jarbidge is usually perfect.
• Cold sleeper? Go full-length like the New River and don’t look back.
• Winter camper? First of all, respect. Second—layer up or check out a second quilt combo setup.

💦 Why We Love Synthetic (And Why You Might Too)We use Climashield™ APEX insulation in all our underquilts. Why?
Because it still insulates when wet, it’s tougher than down, and it’s made in the USA—just like every quilt we stitch here at Arrowhead Equipment.
Down has its place, sure. But when you're packing for the unpredictable, we prefer gear that’s tough, reliable, and doesn’t throw a tantrum if it gets a little damp.

🧭 TL;DR – Quick Recommendations

• Best All-Arounder: Jarbidge River UnderQuilt
• Best for Cold Weather: New River UnderQuilt
• Best for Bridge Hammocks: Ridge Creek XL

🔗 Still Unsure?No worries—email us anytime.  We’ve helped thousands of hammock campers dial in their setups. We’d be happy to help you pick the right quilt for your trip, hammock, or upcoming nap.
👉 Check out our full UnderQuilt Collection →